Pro-Palestinian tent encampments expand at University of Chicago, DePaul
With demonstrations happening on campuses across the city, Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling was asked Tuesday to weigh in on how they are responding.
Track fire disrupts CTA 'L' trains in Lincoln Park
The transit agency was reporting trains were back moving with minor delays by 4:45 p.m.
Mayor's LGBTQ council fights plans to scale down Chicago Pride Parade this year
Earlier this month, organizers said the parade would be smaller than in years past due to the city's concerns with safety.
Northwestern University announces agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters
The protesters have been camping out in Deering Meadow on the Evanston campus since Thursday morning.
Pro-Palestinian tent encampment comes to University of Chicago
As the demonstration grew, organizers said they expect agitators taking issue with their cause – whom they encouraged students not to engage.
Search on for missing pregnant teenage girl, last seen on Chicago's Southwest Side
Lezly Martinez was last seen at 4:39 p.m. Thursday in the 7200 block of South Troy Street.
Man charged in two sexual attacks in East Lakeview neighborhood
Jeremy Mack, 28, of the West Garfield Park neighborhood, was charged with multiple felony counts.
Cava to bring Mediterranean bowls, pitas to Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood
The popular Mediterranean chain will open its first restaurant in the Midwest at 1484 N. Milwaukee Ave. on Friday.
John Quiñones, former CBS 2 reporter, honored with award at DePaul
At a DePaul luncheon, Quiñones received the Distinguished Journalist Award from the DePaul University Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence.
Entry concourse renovated, new artworks unveiled at 360 CHICAGO at former John Hancock Center
The newly-renovated concourse was unveiled on Thursday.
Fenton High School district to launch independent probe of handling of sex abuse claims
Fenton Community High School District in Bensenville voted this week to bring on a third-party firm for the review.
Endangered whooping crane rescued from residential neighborhood in Wilmette
The rescue was completed around 3:30 p.m., nearly eight hours after the bird was first spotted.
New "Your Voice" website allows Aurora, Illinois residents input on city projects
"Your Voice" is part of a greater effort to redesign the Aurora city website, with a full rollout planned for early next year.
Periodical cicadas should be gone before Ravinia Festival season begins, CEO says
Still, Ravinia is capitalizing on the situation with a limited-edition shirt—reading, "Ravinia Interrupta," and calling the cicada buzz the loudest song of summer.
Chicago "rat hole" removed from sidewalk, but preserved intact
The rat hole had been there for several years—some estimate around 20—but gained fame on social media just this year.